Gynostemma pentaphyllum is also known as paradise grass, gospel grass, super ginseng, root everywhere, aesculus, five-leaf ginseng and seven-leaf ginseng, etc. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a perennial herbaceous climbing plant; the stems are thin and thin, with Branches, with longitudinal ribs and grooves, glabrous or sparsely pubescent. It is called sweet vine tea in Japan. Its name is mainly based on the relevant records in the "Compendium of Materia Medica for Famine Relief" written by Zhu Di in the Ming Dynasty and the botanical properties of Gynostemma pentaphyllum: Gynostemma pentaphyllum grows with tendrils twisting and climbing, and its leaves are like small blue leaves, hence its name. Gynostemma pentaphyllum prefers a humid and mild climate and often grows wild in shaded places such as under forests and beside streams. In China, it is mainly distributed in Pingli, Shaanxi, Kangxian, Gansu, Hunan, Hubei, Yunnan, Guangxi and other places. Gynostemma pentaphyllum grown in the south has a high content of medicinal ingredients. Gynostemma pentaphylla saponin is a main active ingredient similar to ginsenoside (ginseng contains , determines the effect of ginseng), a substance that also has similar tonic effects as ginseng, so it is also called "Southern ginseng". Gynostemma pentaphyllum has anti-aging properties, regulates blood lipids, resists fatigue, regulates endocrine function, promotes sleep, and improves the body's adaptability and immunity. It is a good product for medicine, food, and tea. It is one of the top ten anti-aging Chinese medicinal materials. It is also known among the people. It is the magical "herb of immortality and longevity".
Nature and flavor: Gynostemma pentaphylla is cold in nature, bitter and slightly sweet. Returns to the lung and spleen meridians.
Functions: Replenishing qi and strengthening the spleen, clearing away heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and eliminating phlegm. Used for hyperlipidemia, chronic bronchitis, infectious hepatitis, nephritis, and gastroenteritis.
The ointment should be boiled together with other medicines and then made into a paste for oral administration; it can also be ground into fine powder, mixed into clear ointment, and mixed well to make a paste. Take internally.
Please note that its medicinal properties are cold and cooling, and those with spleen and stomach deficiency should not take it for a long time.